LINKS

Cherry/Plum

  1. In March, evenly spread 3 pounds (about 8 cups) of 6-12-12 or 5-10-10 or 1.5 pounds (about 4 cups) of 15-15-15 or 10-10-10 per 100 square feet (10 ft. by 10 ft. area around the tree). Soil test every 3rd fall season.
  2. In March, evenly spread 1.5 pounds (about 4 cups) of 6-12-12 or 5-10-10 or 0.75 pounds (about 2 cups) of 15-15-15 or 10-10-10 per 100 square feet (10 ft. by 10 ft. area around the tree). Soil test every 3rd fall season.
  3. Evenly spread one-half pound (about one cup) of ammonium nitrate (34-0-0) or similar per 100 square feet (10 ft. by 10 ft. area around the tree) in early March. Soil test every 3rd fall season.
  4. Non-bearing trees should make 16-18 inches of terminal growth and have good leaf color. Bearing trees should make 10 to 15 inches of terminal growth annually